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'Perfect' society rules~

Started this discussion. Last reply by Phoenix Rising Apr 17. 22 Replies 0 Likes

Imagine you are creating the perfect society... What is your answer to the people who refuse to abide by the restrictions of that society, such as willfully harming others, theft, etc? If you exile…Continue

Atheism a religion?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Phoenix Rising Mar 24. 23 Replies 0 Likes

This news item caught my eye, and got me thinking about Atheism and all of the other 'isms'. In my opinion, they are as much religions as any of the formally named religions. what do you think?…Continue

Gay marriage

Started this discussion. Last reply by Phoenix Rising Mar 22. 21 Replies 3 Likes

I ran across this link, and thought some of you may find it interesting~~…Continue

'Satanic' US Medal of Honor????

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scarlet Fox Mar 2. 14 Replies 2 Likes

Hi, All of you wonderful, well educated Folks!! I have a question i haven't been able to find an answer for - I'm hoping someone can help me out.Why does our nation's highest Military award have as…Continue

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Phoenix Rising replied to Fantumofthewinds's discussion Is Wicca Dieing ? Neo-pagan

"Ah- that explains it. Thank you~~ I haven't gone back to that part of the discussion for a time, and so didn't see your post under it until now. Have a great day!"

19 hours ago

Phoenix Rising replied to Emygin Mysteria's discussion Frustrated

"I print out the ones I don't have books for, and then with or without the books, I read and underline and annote my books and pages. It's easy to do it in smaller bites, and I always know where I left off at, as well as having an easy to…"

22 hours ago

Phoenix Rising replied to Fantumofthewinds's discussion Is Wicca Dieing ? Neo-pagan

"Why don't you believe people can't have misconceptions about Wicca, Pumpkin Eater? I find a great many people who still believe Wicca is the equivalent of Satanism, a la La Vey, or Medieval Witchcraft, as defined in the Malleus…"

23 hours ago

Phoenix Rising replied to Fantumofthewinds's discussion Is Wicca Dieing ? Neo-pagan

"I do agree! But, as I said, this is still early times, and the process of sorting and naming practices and Paths is ongoing. I think that 'Eclectic Wiccan' could be used by quite a lot of Solitaries similar to myself who have developed…"

yesterday

Phoenix Rising replied to Fantumofthewinds's discussion Is Wicca Dieing ? Neo-pagan

"Yes, i agree wholly with you! As I said, I use a label to identify myself as NOT being part of a Tradition, but following a Wiccan (more or less) Path. Your friend who is a MesoAmerican Recon definitely needs to identify her practice as such, due to…"

yesterday

Phoenix Rising replied to Fantumofthewinds's discussion Is Wicca Dieing ? Neo-pagan

"I agree mostly, Rafe. Labels are merely a convenience, at best, serving to help those who wish to worship/work magick together to find others who use the same symbolism. At worst, they are divisive, and serve to inflate the importance of some at the…"

yesterday

Phoenix Rising replied to Fantumofthewinds's discussion Is Wicca Dieing ? Neo-pagan

"The author of the article seems to me to be referring more to the public aspects of Wicca-as-a-popular-religion. I believe this is a common misconception, as Wicca, in all of it's permutations, is still essentially a mystery religion, and the…"

yesterday

Phoenix Rising replied to Oberon ~ COA's discussion What's your heritage in the group Tuath na Cerideamh

"Your Celtic heritage may not be as small as you think - 'Celtic' was/is actually more of a cultural term than a 'genetic' term. Most of Northern Europe as well as the British Isles was culturally Celtic before Roman times. Both…"

Saturday

Phoenix Rising replied to Jacob Prince's discussion It would do a lot of people good to open their minds

"Jacob, I do have a piece of advice for you, having run into just such a situation concerning energy work. Get yourself a basic layman's guide to Quantum Physics, study it, and then apply those facts to such people. There are some exceptionally…"

May 17

Phoenix Rising replied to Joesph P. Gudgeon's discussion Forced to be Solitary

"Best of luck to you, Joseph! It can be hard to have wonderful ideas and no one to share them with who resonates with you... I know full well THAT feeling!"

May 17

Phoenix Rising replied to Azuraine's discussion Woman Arrested for Yelling Witch Chants

"Yeah, and generally people who use religion as an excuse for bad manners and discourtesy and assorted stupidities are beyond ignorant, and have no desire to be 'corrected' or 'taught' by anyone else. After all - they already know…"

May 16

Phoenix Rising replied to Azuraine's discussion Woman Arrested for Yelling Witch Chants

"I agree with what you say SorobaJo, but what we're dealing with here sounds like plain old lack of common sense and common courtesy to me! Why would anyone in their right mind burn rubber mats and a cooler in their backyard, ten feet from their…"

May 15

Phoenix Rising replied to Oberon ~ COA's discussion The Healer's Prayer by Soltahr

"A very nice Healer's Prayer, Oberon! I think all of us with a chosen Purpose should have such a prayer, to be included in our devotions on a regular basis. Such a prayer aids in keeping us on-track with our purpose, and reminds us the Powers…"

May 14

Phoenix Rising replied to Wayfarer's discussion The Purpose of Elements In Magic

"General Quarter-Call I see a Shadowed Queen in the East With tumult and tempest She mazes the Beast Guarding and Guiding 'till Circle has ceased Air is Her Element, Honor the East The King of Fire the South He doth Ward Haloed in Flame, He…"

May 14

Phoenix Rising replied to Wayfarer's discussion The Purpose of Elements In Magic

"I like your idea, Rafe! I have said repeatedly that there is no need for the physical tools of Rite and Ritual if the circumstances don't allow for them. WE are the ultimate tools! As you say, all of the Elements are within us and comprise our…"

May 14

Phoenix Rising replied to Azuraine's discussion Woman Arrested for Yelling Witch Chants

"All religions have their 'idiot fringe'.... At least she wasn't on TV asking for donations - LOLOLOL!!"

May 14

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At 7:47am on April 5, 2012, jade franz said…: hi phoenix u left a message on my wall i shoudl really write a essay on joseph campbell, and jung the physiologist its very interesting because i found a scientific book of jung and what he did in scientific views

At 10:36pm on March 20, 2012, Rev.Ryan Padilla-Mangual said…: BB)O(93's phoenix happy ostara

At 1:13pm on March 13, 2012, Laramie Roush said…: Thanks for the add, Phoenix! We live in Gallipolis, Ohio. It's a small town along the Ohio River, very close to where the Ohio and Kanawa Rivers meet. If you are ever out this way give me a shout on here and we'll set it up :)
BB,
Larry

At 6:22am on March 13, 2012, Laramie Roush said…: I sure wish that you lived closer so we could have a coffee and some good discussion sometime.

At 5:06pm on February 5, 2012, Lark said…: Thanks for adding me as a friend. I look forward to getting to know you.

At 8:30pm on February 2, 2012, Pagan Pamela said…: accepted ty

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I couldn't find you but here is my link ..Blessed Be

At 2:34am on January 20, 2012, Opal Adya said…: Congratulations. I am genuinely happy for you. (:

At 6:20am on January 19, 2012, Opal Adya said…: Yeah music plays an influential role in the lives of most of the people. And it is nice to see your real picture. You look lovely and vibrant. :)

At 11:42am on December 10, 2011, Opal Adya said…: Thanks. It represents my liking for music along with divinity. I don't play the cello but, I wish I could! LOL